Car Rental in Tauranga
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Ford Puma
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€18.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Drop-off information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Nissan Note
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€15.81
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Collection of keys from the Rite Price Rental Counter in the Terminal.
Payment:
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Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€19.77
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Collection of keys from the Rite Price Rental Counter in the Terminal.
Payment:
Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements.
Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€22.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€23.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€25.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Mitsubishi Eclipse
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€25.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Drop-off information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
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Kia Seltos
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€26.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€26.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€26.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Free additional driver
Toyota RAV4
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€28.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Drop-off information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€31.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€33.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€36.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€41.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
Free additional driver
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
€43.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Drop-off information
Tauranga Downtown
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
€61.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please follow the sign to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
Jean Batten Dr
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Hiace
or similar Oversized Van
Automatic
12
2
A/C
4
€67.28
per day
Free cancellation
In terminal
Pick-up information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Collection of keys from the Rite Price Rental Counter in the Terminal.
Payment:
Many international banks require 2-factor authentication for international transactions as part of their security requirements.
Please ensure you have notified your bank of your intent to travel and that global roaming is active so that you can receive your bank authorisation requests.
Drop-off information
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
Toyota Hiace
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
12
2
A/C
5
€71.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga Mount Maunganui
64 Jean Batten Drive
Drop-off information
Tauranga Mount Maunganui
64 Jean Batten Drive
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Online check-in
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€74.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Tauranga Mount Maunganui
64 Jean Batten Drive
Drop-off information
Tauranga Mount Maunganui
64 Jean Batten Drive
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:31 on 16.09.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Tauranga
- Top 20 cities near Tauranga
- Top 20 locations near Tauranga
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Tauranga and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Tauranga
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Tauranga in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, Samoan
Currency
NZD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+64
Average car rental price
€43 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h
or
19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
or
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
€1.41 per liter or €5.34 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.26 per liter or €4.77 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.43 per liter or €5.41 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
One-way car rentals in Tauranga
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Tauranga and drop off in another city include:
- From Tauranga to Auckland - 12 offers from €84.16 per day
- From Tauranga to Wellington - 6 offers from €84.16 per day
Top 20 cities near Tauranga
- Rotoruafrom €28.54 per day49.9 km / 31.01 miles away
- Kawerau64.1 km / 39.83 miles away
- Cambridge68.7 km / 42.69 miles away
- Taupofrom €28.54 per day119.3 km / 74.13 miles away
- Aucklandfrom €6.42 per day145 km / 90.1 miles away
- Waiheke Islandfrom €32.62 per day145.6 km / 90.47 miles away
- Gisbornefrom €39.38 per day191 km / 118.68 miles away
- Napierfrom €24.26 per day208 km / 129.25 miles away
- New Plymouthfrom €25.46 per day230.5 km / 143.23 miles away
- Whanganuifrom €26.77 per day274.2 km / 170.38 miles away
- Palmerston Northfrom €24.11 per day299 km / 185.79 miles away
- Kerikerifrom €40.65 per day336.8 km / 209.28 miles away
- Wellingtonfrom €12.90 per day423.7 km / 263.27 miles away
- Pictonfrom €25.41 per day443.7 km / 275.7 miles away
- Blenheimfrom €27.88 per day471.6 km / 293.04 miles away
- Nelsonfrom €21.30 per day477.3 km / 296.58 miles away
- Christchurchfrom €7.52 per day716.6 km / 445.27 miles away
- Queenstownfrom €10.18 per day1,026.4 km / 637.78 miles away
- Dunedinfrom €19.96 per day1,043.1 km / 648.15 miles away
- Invercargillfrom €24.65 per day1,168.5 km / 726.07 miles away
Top 20 locations near Tauranga
- Rotorua Airportfrom €28.54 per day49.9 km / 31.01 miles away
- Auckland East Tamakifrom €11.21 per day141 km / 87.61 miles away
- Auckland Airportfrom €6.42 per day145 km / 90.1 miles away
- Waiheke Island Portfrom €32.62 per day145.6 km / 90.47 miles away
- Auckland Mount Wellingtonfrom €11.21 per day147.3 km / 91.53 miles away
- Auckland Penrosefrom €31.22 per day147.8 km / 91.84 miles away
- Auckland Onehungafrom €10.98 per day150.1 km / 93.27 miles away
- Auckland (Downtown)from €11.56 per day155.8 km / 96.81 miles away
- Auckland Glenfieldfrom €11.18 per day163.9 km / 101.84 miles away
- Auckland Hendersonfrom €11.18 per day164.8 km / 102.4 miles away
- Napier Airportfrom €24.26 per day208 km / 129.25 miles away
- New Plymouth Airportfrom €25.46 per day230.5 km / 143.23 miles away
- Palmerston North Airportfrom €24.11 per day299 km / 185.79 miles away
- Wellington Inter Island Ferry Terminalfrom €27.19 per day417.5 km / 259.42 miles away
- Wellington (Downtown)from €12.90 per day421.3 km / 261.78 miles away
- Wellington Airportfrom €15.24 per day423.7 km / 263.27 miles away
- Nelson Airportfrom €21.30 per day477.3 km / 296.58 miles away
- Christchurch Airportfrom €7.52 per day716.6 km / 445.27 miles away
- Christchurch (Downtown)from €10.41 per day717.6 km / 445.9 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Tauranga Airport (TRG)
6 rental locations
B
Tauranga (Downtown)
1 rental locations
When to book in Tauranga and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tauranga?
Car rental prices in Tauranga vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price €28 | A good deal €33 | Cheapest supplier Rite Price Rentals | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Tauranga
€167
€84
€0
€152
in January
Jan
€63
in February
Feb
€50
in March
Mar
€55
in April
Apr
€33
in May
May
€41
in June
Jun
€35
in July
Jul
€32
in August
Aug
€31
in September
Sep
€40
in October
Oct
€67
in November
Nov
€67
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Tauranga is September (when prices average €30.53 per day). This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and 80% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average €152.23).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Tauranga?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Tauranga is December, and the least popular is May.
Monthly searches in Tauranga by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
1.6 times in January
Jan
1.3 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.1 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.3 times in July
Jul
0.4 times in August
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
1.4 times in November
Nov
2 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Tauranga?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 15 days, and in May, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Tauranga
17
8
0
2 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
15 days in March
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
1 day in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 3 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ezi Car Rental, Thrifty, Hertz, Rite Price Rentals |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €22 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Rite Price Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Ezi Car Rental | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Ezi Car Rental | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Hertz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Hertz | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
If your driver's license is in English, you won't need and International Driving Permit (IDP). If your driver's license is in any other language, you will need one..
Will coverage be included with my rental?
All cars in New Zealand have a Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and third-party liability insurance included. As you'll still be liable for the excess, we highly recommend purchasing our Full Coverage for complete peace of mind.
How old do I have to be to rent a car in Tauranga?
You have to be at least 18 years old to rent a car in New Zealand. You'll likely be charged a Young Driver Fee if you're under 25, though.
How old do I need to be to rent a car in Tauranga?
You need to be at least 18 years old to rent a car in Tauranga
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Tauranga
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
May
Happiest customers drive
Hyundai i30
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28 Jan 2024
Sally S.
Ford Focus
We drove to Rotorua from Tauranga, lots of fun at the gondola and luge, visited hot springs, drove through kiwi fruit farming region and a beautiful gorge.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Ezi Car Rental (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Rite Price Rentals (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
€43
Lowest daily price
€22
Total cars available
57
Top 6 suppliers in Tauranga in 2025
Ezi Car Rental
2 locations
8.8
Very good
14 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
€26 - €66
per day
Most popular location
121 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Hertz
2 locations
8.6
Very good
4 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
€35 - €64
per day
Most popular location
Tauranga Airport, 73 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui 3116
Thrifty
2 locations
8.6
Very good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
9.1
€31 - €136
per day
Most popular location
Jean Batten Dr
Budget
1 location
8.6
Very good
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
€31 - €136
per day
Most popular location
Jean Batten Dr
Firefly
2 locations
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
€31 - €136
per day
Most popular location
64 Jean Batten Drive
Rite Price Rentals
1 location
8.1
Very good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
8.2
€22 - €94
per day
Most popular location
21 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
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